How To Update Ubuntu 17.10 To 18.04 LTS

The good news for Linux lovers, the new version of Ubuntu has been came and ready to work. The new version of Ubuntu 18.04 has been released. For Ubuntu 17.10 users here are step by step instruction To Update Ubuntu 17.10 To 18.04 LTS. So, here we go …

You have 2 options to install Ubuntu 18.04, if option 1 will not works then apply option 2.

Make sure you have Internet connection before start doing anything.

<h3>OPTION 1</h3>

Press ALT + F2 and type update-manager -cin the pop-up box which is displaying on the screen.

Screen after pressing ALT + F2

Update manager will search if their is any updates is available or not.

Then, It’s open up on your screen and tells you that Ubuntu 18.04 LTS is now available.

Follow the instructions and install the update.

In this case if it might be not works then go for the option 2

<h3>OPTION 2</h3>

Go to your terminal by pressing CTRL + ALT + T shortcut.

Type /usr/lib/ubuntu-release-upgrader/check-new-release-gtk

it asks for user password, type the password and hit enter.

Then, a pop-up window will be open and it will tell you that ubuntu 18.04 LTS is now available.

Screen for upgrading ubuntu to 18.04

click on update now and make sure you have active internet connection and must be plugged into the charging.

Follow the instruction and wait for comppleting the download. Enjoy!

In case of Server System:

Install the update-manager-core if this already not installed on your Server System.